The difference between an apartment and a house

The difference between an apartment and a house lies in the difference in property rights and management methods. Apartment is usually built by developers and sold to individuals or companies. The property right of each unit belongs to individuals or companies, but the property right of public areas belongs to the owners' committee or property management company of the whole building. Residential refers to independent houses, including villas, townhouses and single-family houses. The property right of the house belongs to an individual or a company, and all responsibilities such as repair, maintenance and safety shall be borne by the owner himself.